TSA Airport Security Operations Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Calion (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Career development opportunities

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Transportation subsidies

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Calion, AR seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and guide a team of officers. The role requires experience in supervising security staff, strong decision-making, and the ability to train and develop personnel, with attention to performance reviews and leave approvals.

Candidates must be a U.S.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising TSA operations; must meet the SV-F pay band.
• Six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Permanent or eligible TSA employees may have eligibility considerations; review the vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Security operations

Staff coordination

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Calion, AR seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and guide a team of officers. The role requires experience in supervising security staff, strong decision-making, and the ability to train and develop personnel, with attention to performance reviews and leave approvals.

Candidates must be a U.S.